You've Been To Mars And A Comet; Japan's NASA Invites You To An Asteroid
Two Japanese rovers touring an asteroid have sent photos and a video back home, which were published by the Japanese space agency Thursday.
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Bones Reveal The Brontosaurus Had An Older, Massive Cousin In South Africa
The scientists think when this new dinosaur was alive, it was the largest creature ever to have walked the Earth. And unlike the lumbering creatures that came later, it could pop up on its hind legs.
There's A Showdown Coming Between The U.S. And Countries Doing Business With Iran
Iranian oil exports are tumbling ahead of the reimposition of sanctions in early November by the Trump administration. But Iran's biggest oil customer, China may try and circumvent the sanctions to keep the oil coming.
Latin American Countries Urge Investigation Of Venezuela For Crimes Against Humanity
The countries have submitted a request to the International Criminal Court in the Hague for an investigation of alleged human rights abuses in Venezuela dating back to 2014.
Palestinian Authority President Takes U.N. Stage To Address Independent State Goals
After months of watching the U.S. endorse pro-Israel positions, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas took the stage at the United Nations to spell out his people's goal of an independent state.
Europe's Copyright Reforms Are More Than (Just) A Boring Policy Change
Two weeks ago, the European Commission approved new rules that will change how tech companies are required to deal with copyright infringement on their platforms. Unsurprisingly, it was controversial.
Netherlands Proposes Legislation To Ban Use Of Phones On Bicycles
Dutch Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen has proposed amending traffic laws to forbid bicyclists from holding a "mobile electronic device" while on the road.
Journalist: Poland's Shift Toward Authoritarianism Is A 'Red Flag' For Democracy
Atlantic journalist Anne Applebaum says the changes taking place in Poland — including a rise of conspiracy theories and attacks on the free press — mirror similar shifts happening in the U.S.
Is The World Finally Ready To End The Deadliest Infectious Disease?
On Wednesday, world leaders made history by holding the first-ever high level meeting at the U.N. General Assembly focused on tuberculosis, which kills more people each year than HIV.
Women Are Not 'Chattel,' Says India's Supreme Court In Striking Down Adultery Law
The five justices said the law is unconstitutional because it "treats a husband as the master." The ruling comes barely two weeks after the high court decriminalized gay sex.